Route Optimisation & Planning

What are Empty Miles in Logistics?

Empty miles in logistics are a circumstance that has long plagued the transportation industry, but those who are not familiar with the concept may be wondering: What are empty miles in logistics? What are the side effects of empty miles? And finally, how do transportation and logistics companies avoid empty miles? Well luckily, we’ve dived […]

Delivery Management Fleet Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on September 4, 2023.

What is Route Optimisation?

We’ve all used Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or any number of other satellite navigation applications to get us from point A to point B, without having to go through the hassle of manually planning or optimising a set route. Most cars now come with this type of software as standard, usually assessed using a […]

Last Mile Delivery Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on July 21, 2023.

The Key Logistical Challenges of Last-mile Delivery & How To Solve Them

DHL recently published a report outlining some of the key logistical challenges that complicate last-mile deliveries, whilst presenting solutions to these challenges that evolve the final leg of delivery so that it’s fast, cheap, reliable and green. The answers can be found in a diverse selection of emerging logistics solutions and trends, with logistics and […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 1, 2023.

How Stream supports cold chain logistics operations

Cold chain in logistics can often be a complex battle between compliance and technology, and making sure you have the right tools in place to successfully complete your deliveries within the confines of your compliance requirements. Well the good news is that Stream can help support your cold chain logistics operation and in this post […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Rob Spivey on February 17, 2023.

What is Track and Trace in Logistics?

Defining and contextualising track and trace in logistics In simple terms, track and trace determines the current and past locations of objects (such as raw materials, products and vehicles) or people. It creates visibility, traceability and resiliency throughout a supply chain, and allows goods to pass from point-to-point securely. This is achieved through scanning unique […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on February 14, 2023.

What is a ‘Milk Run’ in logistics?

When it comes to the transportation of goods, you may have heard the term ‘milk run’ being mentioned. So what exactly does it mean, what’s the official definition and what are some examples of them being used? Milk Run Meaning: A ‘milk run’ is the name given to the process where a vehicle picks […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Rob Spivey on July 14, 2022.

Three Simple Ways to Lower Your Shipping Costs and Boost Your Profits

Businesses and consumers feel the impact of continually rising fuel prices Brightpearl by Sage’s guide ‘10 Techniques to Lower Shipping Costs and Boost Profit’ is essential reading at the moment, given that the cost of petrol and diesel continue to hit fresh records daily here in the UK. At the time of writing The RAC […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on July 6, 2022.

How to combat rising fuel prices in the transportation & logistics industry

We know that cutting costs without cutting corners is high on the list of priorities for any business, so what steps can delivery and logistics companies take to combat rising fuel prices? Fuel prices in the UK have once again hit record levels this week, with the average price of petrol and diesel now reaching […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Rob Spivey on June 23, 2022.

The State of eCommerce, eFulfilment & Last Mile in 2022

Last mile delivery and eFulfilment are closely linked in today’s eCommerce market. A new report from Ti Insight, eCommerce: eFulfilment and Last-Mile Market Size 2022, addresses the key trends, challenges and developments facing the eCommerce market, today and in the future, whilst providing comprehensive market growth data and forecasts. While the market for last mile […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Posted by Zoe on April 11, 2022.

Furniture Delivery Software

Boosting Business Without Increasing Headcount Furniture retailers, just like any other retailer, face a number of challenges when it comes to getting their products from their stores and warehouses and into the homes of their customers – especially when they’re using their own fleet of vehicles. In this post, we’ll dive into the problems furniture […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Rob Spivey on February 9, 2022.

Delivery Tracking System: Where is my Garden Furniture?

We, as members of the UK general public, have long been dreaming of the day when the announcement would come, detailing the lifting of lockdown restrictions and finally being able to get the garden furniture and BBQ out and interact with our friends and family in a non-virtual setting. Following the Prime Minister’s press conference […]

Delivery Management Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Rob Spivey on March 22, 2021.

Will Stream be a good fit for my business?

Will Stream be a good fit for my business? This is probably one of the first questions you ask yourself as you consider investing in delivery routing & logistics software or a walkaround check & defect reporting system. Luckily, Stream has helped businesses manage their logistics, vehicles, drivers and orders across a huge range of […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Stream Product Updates Stream Team News Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Zoe on March 17, 2021.

Avoid bridge strikes with route planning software

Last year the DVSA released new guidance for Daily Walkaround Checks regarding bridge strikes and vehicle height. Now, The Office for the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) has released new guidance, advising operators to use route planning software in order to avoid low bridges. What happens when the vehicle is too high to safely pass under a […]

Fleet Management Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Zoe on October 21, 2020.

Route planning in the US

Regulations & governing bodies Road networks The strategic road network in England (motorways and some A roads) is governed by Highways England, with other roads are managed by local authorities, country-specific government agencies (Transport Scotland or the Welsh Assembly), or by Transport for London. In the US, roads & highways are governed at the state […]

Navigation & GPS Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Zoe on February 5, 2020.

Using Stream for Competitive Advantage

How to use Stream to give you a competitive advantage One of the key aspects of Stream is the way it helps you to improve customer service at the point of delivery with your customer. There are many ways in which Stream can do that. It’s no secret that the bar’s been raised in recent […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Zoe on September 4, 2019.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Master Runs & Milk Runs

Dave Pickburn #StreamTeam update | 01 August 2019 | ANNOUNCEMENT: Master Runs & Milk Runs Good morning! It’s Dave Pickburn with our usual weekly update, but this week, it’s a little bit different. We’re going to be talking about some new functionality we’ve got in beta, something we’ve been working on for a little […]

Route Optimisation & Planning Stream Product Updates Video Updates Posted by Zoe on August 1, 2019.

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